Hampton is one of the country’s leading, most successful and best-resourced independent schools and has been helping boys to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations for over 460 years.

We are a lively, friendly and caring School community, in which innovative teaching is underpinned by strong shared values and complemented by outstanding pastoral care. We aspire to enable our boys not only to make sense of the world but also to want to go out and improve it. Hamptonians are expected to aspire to personal best while supporting those around them with kindness and respect.

The School’s examination results and university entrance record consistently rank among the best achieved anywhere. Nearly all Hampton leavers go on to undergraduate courses at Russell Group or equivalent universities. Around 20 Hamptonians are offered places at Oxford and Cambridge annually and a good number move on to global top-10 universities; we also support pupils who wish to study at US and Canadian universities, some of whom achieve academic and/or sporting scholarships.

Our alumni network is extremely strong and former pupils remain very interested in their School, in no small part due to the exceptionally warm and mutually respectful relationships enjoyed between Hampton staff and their pupils.

Situated on a green field site in a leafy suburb of South West London, we are fortunate to have over 27 acres of playing fields within our spacious grounds and a generous investment programme ensures that pupils and staff benefit from first-class facilities across all areas of School life. These include a state-of-the-art 3G sports ground, a large Sports Hall and The Hammond Theatre, along with an excellent library and specialist facilities for Art, Music, Science, Technology, IT and Languages and our modern Sixth Form Study and Careers Centre. The Millennium Boat House, shared with our neighbouring girls’ school, Lady Eleanor Holles, enjoys a prime location on the nearby River Thames and provides the focal point for our renowned Boat Club.

The School was judged to be excellent (the highest possible recognition) across all categories by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in May 2023. Inspectors found that Hamptonians’ achievements are exceptional across academic and co-curricular areas of School life and concluded that ‘outstanding analytical and thinking skills’ lead to academic achievements ‘far and above national and worldwide averages’. The ISI team also highlighted Hamptonians’ excellent personal development and concluded that ‘Pupils are open-minded and tolerant and have a clear sense of justice, successfully fulfilling the School’s aims for them to make sense of the world, to want to make a difference for good, and to aspire to personal best while supporting those around them with kindness and respect’. A copy of the full ISI report can found on the School website and a summary booklet of the inspection team’s key findings is linked here.

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Role Summary

We’re seeking to appoint a ‘top class’ experienced multimedia graduate to support the School’s Media and Communications team. This an exciting opportunity to join Hampton’s busy, dynamic and high-performing Media Office.

Hampton is one of the country’s foremost academically selective independent schools with a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion and this is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and successful department in a happy, high-achieving setting. Hampton has an extensive and thriving co-curricular programme to which contribution will be expected and was judged to be excellent (the highest possible recognition) across all categories by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in May 2023.

The the role will ideally suit someone who has completed a Media, Film, Marketing or Communications related degree. You will be working alongside and supported by internal and external media industry professionals. Facing a range of different challenges, you will be a team player, able to think on your feet and happy to take on tasks that range from the everyday to the highly creative. The successful candidate must have strong videography, editing, social media and design skills and be creative and self-motivated with excellent interpersonal qualities.

The Role

This an exciting opportunity to join Hampton’s busy, dynamic and high-performing Media Office. The the role will ideally suit someone who has completed a Media, Film, Marketing or Communications related degree. You will be working alongside and supported by internal and external media industry professionals. Facing a range of different challenges, you will be a team player, able to think on your feet and happy to take on tasks that range from the everyday to the highly creative. The successful candidate must have strong videography, editing, social media and design skills and be creative and self-motivated with excellent interpersonal qualities.

This is not a 9-5 office position – for example, one day you will be covering a Music event on social platforms, the next you will be away filming in the New Forest, followed by covering a pupil-action event at The Houses of Parliament. As with all media jobs, you will need to be able to multi-task, work to tight deadlines and understand that flexibility is key. You will be required to work a number of weekend and after school hours dependent on the School’s calendar of events and be happy to accompany School residential trips requiring overnight stays. Therefore, a high level of flexibility, commitment and dedication is required to be successful in the role.

This post can be for an immediate start, or from September 2024.

Candidates are welcome to apply on either a full-time basis, or term-time plus approximately 6 weeks.

The School also offers an attractive benefits package including private medical, generous holiday allowance, free lunch, free on-site parking, cycle to work scheme and sports & fitness facilities.

The Videographer & Digital Content Assistant will assist and report to the Head of Media & Communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Videography: using top-level filming and editing equipment, the office provides daily content for the Hampton YouTube channel, social media, and internal and external communication and marketing purposes - you will need to have filming, audio recording, and editing skills and be proficient in using Adobe editing software
• Photography: assisting with photography for the websites, publications, and social media accounts. Using image software (Photoshop & InDesign) to create, edit and enhance all forms of promotional material
• Social Media: helping to update Hampton School’s social-media platforms and keep content innovative and fresh
• Graphic Content: designing and creating simple posters, social media tiles and web assets using a relevant platform such as Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator
• News coverage: helping to assemble content for the news section of the website and News from Hampton. When necessary, accompanying trips off-site to cover important events
• Helping to update the Hampton School, The Hammond Theatre and Hampton Prep School websites
• Carrying out necessary administration, data management and production runner tasks
• Analytics: monitoring of the Hampton websites and social media feeds.
  

Person Specification

The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications and experience:

• A commitment to the Safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils
• Excellent attention to detail: an excellent, accurate command of written English is essential. We are looking for a personable, self-motivated individual who can demonstrate superb all-round communication skills.
• Videography and video editing skills - proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects essential
• Photography, and image editing skills proficiency in Photoshop, is essential
• Graphic Design skills
• This person will be confident, present themselves well and have strong social skills, enabling them to deal politely and effectively with staff, pupils, parents and the general public
• A high level of proficiency in the use of ICT including Microsoft Office & Social Media platforms
• Energy, commitment and enthusiasm directed towards the smooth running of the Media office
• The ability to identify and complete work independently
• Excellent organisational skills and be flexible and adaptable in order to meet ever-changing needs and priorities
• The candidate will be keen to learn on the job, be versatile and a creative team player
• A smart appearance, friendly/polite demeanour
• Ability to drive
• The ability and willingness to learn new skills
• Excellent career development and training opportunities.

Other

• To act as Fire Marshal and First Aider as required. Training will be provided
• Any other reasonable tasks required by the Headmaster and/or Bursar in association with the above role.

Please note that there may be some changes and additions to the above, which will be discussed before implementation and changes may occur as the post develops. This document is designed to provide applicants with a “flavour” of the position and responsibilities.

Training

Where necessary, to attend INSET training or undergo other on the job training under the general direction of the Head of Department or training outside the school to increase competence, proficiency and safety awareness.

Salary and Hours

The excellent salary will be based on the Hampton School Scale for Support Staff and be commensurate with experience.

Core working hours will be 8.45am - 4.45pm, Monday – Friday, however, the Media Team is extremely busy and often work to tight deadlines therefore a high level of flexibility, commitment and dedication is required. You will also be required to work a number of holiday, weekend and after school hours dependent on the School’s calendar of events. You should also be available to accompany a small number of School residential trips which will involve overnight stays when required.

Candidates are welcome to apply on a part-time, term-time basis (c.34 weeks per year plus approximately 6 weeks holiday work). Additional holiday work, if required, is to be discussed and agreed with the Head of Media & Communications, and in their absence, Bursar or Assistant Head. Holidays will only be permitted during Hampton School term time. Staff are required to be at School on Open Days.

The Hampton School Trust Governors currently offer the following non-contractual benefits to staff, subject to any terms and conditions and the School’s eligibility requirements: private medical insurance (PHC); death-in-service benefit insurance policy; a Medicash healthcare cash plan; Pension Scheme, personal accident insurance, School fee remission, cycle to work scheme, lunch, sports facilities and counselling.

Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and non-contractual benefits are provided at the discretion of the Governors.

Equal Opportunities

It is the policy of Hampton School to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination in employment on any basis protected by applicable law, including but not limited to race, colour, religious creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition or disability. Hampton School promotes equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment through positive employment policies and practices.

If any special requirements are required to attend an interview, please inform the School.

Offers of employment will be made on merit and suitability of qualifications and experience, in pursuit of our policy of equal opportunities.

Safeguarding

The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the School's Safeguarding Designated Persons or to The Headmaster.

The School reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process. Further details of the School are available on the website.

We encourage applications as soon as possible as the School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the closing date. Further details of the School are available on the website.

Please note all appointments are subject to the Hampton School Trust Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure.

The School is legally required to carry out a number of pre-appointment checks which are detailed in the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure. The information you are being asked to provide in this form is required so that the School can comply with those legal obligations should your application be successful. Please note that in order to be considered for a position at the School, you must complete this application form. A curriculum vitae will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.

Hampton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment.